Whoreson
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɔːsən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whoreson is a noun meaning (literally, vulgar) The son of a whore.
Meaning
(literally, vulgar) The son of a whore.
More Meanings
- (archaic) An illegitimate or misbegotten child born of unwed parents.
- (obsolete) mean; base; worthless
Example Sentences
Ploughing whoreson!
Thou whoreson zed! Thou unnecessary letter!
Ah, you whoreſon loggerhead, you were borne to do me ſhame.
Though this knave came something saucily to the world before he was sent for, yet was his mother fair, there was good sport at his making, and the whoreson must be acknowledged.
Word Forms
- whoresons
Synonyms for whoreson
Depending on context, synonyms include bastard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whoreman, whore, whoreling, whoremonger, whorelet, whore's-bird.
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